ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2026
Effect of root canal moisture on intratubular penetration of bioceramic sealer using two obturation techniques: A confocal laser scanning microscopic study.
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Background: Effective root canal obturation requires deep sealer penetration into dentinal tubules to prevent reinfection, a process that may be influenced by filling techniques and root canal moisture levels. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the influence of root canal moisture on the intratubular penetration of TotalFill bioceramic sealer using single-cone (SC) and hot-modified (HM) obturation techniques. Settings and Design: This was an Materials and Methods: Forty extracted single-rooted lower premolars were prepared to a size 40/0.04. The root canals were irrigated with 10 mL of 3% NaOCl, followed by 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, then randomly allocated according to obturation technique into SC and HM groups ( Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed by one-way and two-way ANOVA, accompanied by the Bonferroni Results: Moist canals demonstrated significantly greater sealer penetration than dry canals at three levels. The obturation technique showed no significant effect at any level ( Conclusions: Root canal moisture enhances penetration of TotalFill bioceramic sealer into dentinal tubules, regardless of obturation technique. Both obturation techniques yield comparable sealer penetration into dentinal tubules.
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